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€60,000 awarded after employer failed to explain redundancy.

€60,000 Award After Employer Failed to Explain Redundancy: Why Communication Matters in Redundancy Processes A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission serves as an important reminder...

Probation Periods in Ireland: What Employers Need to Know Before Dismissing a New Employee

Probation Is Not a Free Pass: What Irish Employers Need to Know Before Dismissing a New Employee For many Irish employers, probation is seen as a safety net. A new employee joins the business, the...

€44,000 awarded after worker’s CCTV complaint led to whistleblower claim.

€44,000 Award After CCTV Complaint Leads to Whistleblower Claim: Key Lessons for Employers A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission serves as a significant warning to employers about...

€40,000 Unfair Dismissal Award After Former Employer’s Handling of Reference Cost Worker a New Job

€40,000 Unfair Dismissal Award After Former Employer’s Handling of Reference Cost Worker a New Job A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission highlights an often-overlooked area of...

€75,000 Award for Unpaid CEO Salary: What Employers Can Learn from Boardroom Pay Disputes

€75,000 Award for Unpaid CEO Salary: What Employers Can Learn from Boardroom Pay Disputes A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission is a timely reminder that salary arrangements must be...

€106,000 Award After Failure to Comply with WRC Order: A Critical Warning for Employers

€106,000 Award After Failure to Comply with WRC Order: A Critical Warning for Employers A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission highlights a significant — and often underestimated —...

€20,000 Disability Discrimination Award After Long-Service Employee’s Hours Were Reduced

€20,000 Disability Discrimination Award After Long-Service Employee’s Hours Were Reduced A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) highlights the legal risks employers face when...

€22,000 Award in Contract Transfer Case: What Employers Must Know About TUPE Obligations

€22,000 Award in Contract Transfer Case: What Employers Must Know About TUPE Obligations A recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) decision highlights the significant risks employers face when...

CEO Awarded €183,000 After Shareholder Dismissal: Governance and Fair Procedure Lessons for Employers

CEO Awarded €183,000 After Shareholder Dismissal: Governance and Fair Procedure Lessons for Employers A recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has highlighted the substantial...